Incumbent
Austin Scott
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Georgia
IncumbentAustin Scott
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Georgia
$5.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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92.9%chance to win
$5.2KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age56 years old (Dec 10, 1969)
GenderMale
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LocationGeorgia
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationB.B.A., University of Georgia, 1993
Notable personal detailsJames Austin Scott is a U.S. Representative from Georgia’s 8th congressional district, first elected to Congress in 2010 and serving since January 3, 2011. Before Congress, he served in the Georgia House of Representatives (1997–2010) and worked as a business owner. He earned a B.B.A. from the University of Georgia in 1993.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Austin Scott has supported broad tax cuts, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which he said would mean more jobs, more take-home pay, and more money in families’ pockets. He has also criticized large federal spending increases and higher debt, arguing they burden the economy and create fiscal problems.
Healthcare
Austin Scott has backed repealing the Affordable Care Act and described his preferred approach as common-sense, market-based reforms that lower costs, increase access, and give citizens more control over health care decisions. He has also supported measures to strengthen Medicare through competition and has promoted targeted health-related legislation such as telemedicine expansion and occupational health benefits for federal first responders.
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Immigration & Border
Austin Scott favors stronger border enforcement, including border wall construction, more Border Patrol staffing, better border-monitoring technology, and measures to reduce illegal immigration. He also supports immigration reform that preserves asylum processing and lawful immigration channels for people coming to live, work, or study.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Austin Scott describes himself as pro-life, says life begins at conception, and says he is committed to protecting unborn life. His public issue page lists support for a broad set of anti-abortion measures, including a 20-week abortion ban, defunding Planned Parenthood, and limits on abortion coverage and funding.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanded fossil fuel production and opposes climate-focused federal spending and regulatory requirements. Also backs energy-choice measures and has voted for legislation to prohibit a federal ban on oil and gas leasing on certain public lands and waters.
Public Safety & Guns
Austin Scott opposes bans on popular firearms and magazines and argues that taking guns from law-abiding citizens makes the country less safe. His public statements emphasize protecting Second Amendment rights rather than expanding gun restrictions.
Endorsements
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